The Inside Story Podcast

Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuses Kabul of backing the armed group. Can the violence sabotage a fragile truce between the neighbours?
In this episode:
Masood Khan, Former Permanent Representative of Pakistan, United Nations
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council.
Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan.
Host: James Bays
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Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and Washington?
In this episode:
Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for US-China relations, The International Crisis Group
Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization
Wen-Ti Sung, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war?
In this episode:
Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut
Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat?
In this episode:
Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen
Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict between the army and a paramilitary group is only intensifying. So, is there hope for an end to the fighting?
In this episode:
Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarites International
Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory
Cameron Hudson, former Director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council
Host: Sasha Andrijevic
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